For blind and partially sighted women, safe and accessible transport is not just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Whether commuting to work, attending social events, or navigating daily life, the ability to travel confidently and securely is fundamental to independence. Yet, many visually impaired women continue to face significant challenges when
Seema Flower, founder of Blind Ambition and a passionate advocate for disability inclusion, took the stage at the MiDAS 30th Celebration event at Aintree Racecourse, marking an important milestone for the Community Transport Association. MiDAS, a leading initiative ensuring safe, legal, and comfortable journeys for disabled people in taxis and
Navigating the world as a visually impaired person comes with its own set of challenges, especially when it comes to getting dropped off by a taxi or finding the exact location of a building entrance. Traditional street addresses often fall short in providing the precision needed to specify exact locations,
In yet another disappointing example of the challenges faced by wheelchair users while traveling, Canadian travel blogger Tori Hunter recently shared her distressing experience in Costa Rica. Tori, who lives with limited neck movement and spinal muscular atrophy, uses an electric wheelchair. Unfortunately, she was unable to bring her wheelchair
